Coarallin algae

HPD Turbo · #1 07/13/2007, 01:16 PM

I have found like 10 tiny ccircules on my glass, they are purple, pink, and green, is this coarallin algae?

drummereef · #2 07/13/2007, 01:18 PM

Most likely yes. It usually starts as little dots on the glass and grows from there.

HPD Turbo · #3 07/13/2007, 01:32 PM

But my tank is only 4 1/2 months old, is this normal?

oct2274 · #4 07/13/2007, 01:36 PM

mine started getting coraline after one month, so yes, that is normal. as long as you have your mag, alk, and calcium levels in check it starts up pretty quickly

HPD Turbo · #5 07/13/2007, 01:41 PM

All level except ALK and Amonia (5ppm, working on it!!) are fine.

Ok, thanks.

UnderCoverDork · #6 07/13/2007, 01:55 PM

yes, coraline starts off green, then turns to pink/purple ish

good job!

HPD Turbo · #7 07/13/2007, 02:12 PM

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Originally posted by UnderCoverDork
yes, coraline starts off green, then turns to pink/purple ish

good job!

HPD Turbo · #8 07/13/2007, 02:13 PM

Even this I should wait 1 complete year to add SPS?

UnderCoverDork · #9 07/13/2007, 02:22 PM

i think i added my first SPS around 7 or 8 months (maybe less shhhh.), and they are doing GREAT!
just make sure you stay on top of you Ca and ALk
i would get a calcium reactor for your size tank to keep these levels stable